'There's no reason for Discord to comply in advance' with social media age verification laws instead of 'fighting for their users' says EFF expert

Discord's plan to begin defaulting users to a 'teen-appropriate experience' unless they upload a copy of their ID or submit to a facial scan didn't appear out of thin air: it's a clear reaction to an international wave of legislation limiting access to social media and adult content without age verification. The Australian government has banned minors under 16 from using 10 social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Twitch—though notably not Discord. The UK's Online Safety Act likewise...